Pixyzstudio workflow-1

Conversion of CAD File to Mesh and Mesh Reduction

Open Pixyz Studio
- Launch Pixyz Studio.
Import the CAD File
- Select Import from the top-left menu.
- The file will automatically be selected and opened, or you can drag and drop the file for easy import.
Adjust View
- The file will open as shown below. You can adjust the view using the mouse.
Check Output and Options
- On the bottom-left, there is the Output section, and on the top-right, you will find additional options.
- B-REP is the representation of the figure. Various options will appear on the side, based on the selected features.
- On the top-left, additional application-related options are available.
Repair the CAD File
- Navigate to the CAD menu and select Repair CAD.
- Do not change the tolerance settings, then click Execute. The results will appear in the Output window on the bottom-left.
Review Modifications
- After execution, the Modifiers window on the right will show the modifications made to the CAD file.
Enable Wireframe, Shaded, and Outlines
- Ensure Wireframe, Shaded, and Outlines options are turned on for proper visualization.
Tessellate the Model
- In the CAD menu, select Tessellate.
- A pop-up window will appear where you can adjust Resolution settings.
- The Max Sag will automatically adjust based on the selected resolution.
Execute Tessellation
- After adjusting the settings, click Execute. The modifications will appear in the Modifiers window.
- Zoom in to see the changes, as shown below.
Toggle Wireframe
- Turn off Wireframe to see the model without the triangles.
- When toggled back on, the triangles will reappear.
Monitor Triangle Count
- The number of triangles and their occurrences will be displayed on the top-left of the screen.
Adjust Tessellation Modifier
- In the Modifier window, select the Tessellate Modifier. Change the Max Sag and Max Angle values.
Apply Changes
- Click Apply to execute the changes. The Wireframe will automatically turn on.
- You will notice an increase in the number of triangles.
Revert Wireframe
- Turn off Wireframe, and the triangle count will remain the same.

Reducing the Mesh

Color and Culling Options
- In the center-top, options related to the file are available, such as BF Color to assign color to the object.
- BF Culling is also an option to refine the mesh.
- These should be adjusted when Wireframe is turned off.
Repair the Mesh
- Go to Mesh in the menu and select Repair Mesh. A pop-up window will appear; do not change the tolerance settings.
- Click Execute, and the results will automatically appear in the Modifiers window.
Optimize the Mesh
- Go to Optimize Mesh, select Remove Holes, and click Execute.
- A pop-up window will appear. Adjust the Max Diameter and click Execute.
- The result will appear as shown below:
Verify Mesh Reduction
- Turn off Wireframe to confirm that the holes have been removed.
Decimate the Mesh
- Go to Optimize Mesh, and select Decimate.
- Adjust the Present option to low, medium, or high, which will modify the Surfacic Tolerance accordingly.
- Click Execute to apply the decimation.
- The result will show a reduction in both the number of holes and triangles.